Stu Remington is a successful novelist, but faced with a deadline for the final book in his best selling trilogy, he finds himself stuck. Stu turns to an old typewriter that he acquired at a yard for a change of pace. When he realizes the next morning that the nonsense story he typed on the old typewriter has come true, Stu is set upon a path to not only fix his writer's block, but to face the demons lurking all around him, with the help of his faithful and sardonic bulldog Rolo and a cast of colorful characters that cross his path.**Newly editid and updated**

A story full of twists and turns, Writer's Block mixes elements of literary fiction with magical realism and a supernatural twist. Originally published as a serial, this story has received rave reviews and love from readers.

"Garner's books never disappoint to lead us ever so slightly beyond the ordinary and into the realm where extraordinary things can happen." Stefan Bolz, author of The White Dragon 02: Crucible

"Garner’s folksy prose remind us that we’re surrounded by magic, that Weston is every town, and that there is a bit a Stu in each of us." ~ Daniel Arthur Smith author of Hugh Howey Lives

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This story perfectly captures the idyllic life of a small town as it's a sparkling tale filled with personality and gentle charm. Add these wonderful characters and an urgent situation that grows ever more dire on multiple levels and you get a truly flawless and fantastically satisfying novel, one that makes you feel it sincerely, as it is so emotionally provocative and well done. - Chris Fried, The Leighgendarium

A writer writing a story about a writer is always a guilty pleasure. This one hits all the feels in a delicate dance through time, memory and healing. It may not turn out how you thought, but it turns out exactly right all the same. Bravo, Mr. Garner - Nick Cole, author of Ctrl Alt Revolt

From the Author

Writer's Block is an extremely personal story, and one I hope you enjoy.

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I found this book from a signup-thingy with a BUNCH of authors. Usually i am not blown away, but when looking for additional content to read, you kinda have to branch out to new authors once you are all caught up with yours.

Personally, I am MUCH more of a Fantasy/scifi reader myself, but I was already sent the book, so figured I would lose very little to try it out.

All i can say is one word to sum up the whole thing: WOW.

No, seriously, wow. Being an imaginative person, I was totally able to see the situation Stu was in, understand and feel his pain an anguish, and be immersed into the story rather quickly. I usually find non scifi too boring, and lose interest fast, but i just HAD to know what happened to Stu, and what the heck that shady character Waylon was up to.

Read this, it isn't a big read, but totally worth the time you put into the story.

Hank Garner has compiled each of the five parts to his Writer's Block series here in omnibus form and readers will get a treat with this novel.

Initially Garner wrote Writer's Block, only intending the first installment to be the only installment. Thankfully Stu's story was not set in stone with that first part, and Garner decided to continue and ultimately finish Stu's tale in the other four parts.

Garner has an easy way about his storytelling, one that draws you in and puts you right alongside the characters. Even when trouble happens for Stu, the author makes sure that the readers feel safe and confident in the process. I love Garner's writing style and with each new story he just keeps getting better and better. I love how Writer's Block ultimately ended as well, capping off a story that essentially ended up telling itself.

Well done, Hank. The tears were definitely coming to my eyes as the story wrapped up and I look forward to having this in paperback on my bookshelf.

When Stu first rests his fingers on the keys of the old typewriter, he begins a new chapter in his life. The path he travels is clear to only one person, and that person is not Stu. It’s not the reader, either. I didn’t see the end of Stu’s story coming until the last few pages. The story is fascinating and the characters are very real. I wanted to take Rolo home with me.

This is a stand-alone book set in the unusual town of Weston, part of the larger mythos that Hank Garner is developing for the town’s history. It’s great entertainment, loaded with feeling. Read and enjoy.

tears to my eyes when I'm finished reading it; this one will. I read this book in just a few days, finding it extremely hard to put down. Hank has done a magnificent job highlighting the life of, I want to say himself, in the story of a writer who's lost something dear to him, go through the process of healing and finding a solution to his lonely, deviated life.Stewart (Stu for short) Remington is a writer who's lost his family to, possibly a car wreck, then his ability to continue to write. His life is in shambles, his thoughts are scattered. The only thing that keeps him sane is his pitbull Rolo, demanding his walk, food and water, and an occasional petting and a bone. It is Rolo who pulls Stu out of his funk, brings meaning to his life and turns loneliness into a friendship with a neighbor.I can't divulge the rest of the story. It's very well written, holds you captive with purpose and brings tears of joy to an otherwise, another good book. You too will enjoy this book as much as I did. Pick it up, smile with each turn of a page and if I'm not mistaken, shed a tear at the end. Enjoy, I did!

Fast-paced thriller. I thought I knew where it was going but then it curved slightly into a better direction. If you're a writer, no matter where you are in your career, you can relate to what the main character is going through. Will read more from this author.

So, the book starts out with a very humble tone and the author brings to light his thoughts on "writer's block" in an entertaining and engaging fashion. You will enjoy the style and you will get a lot of good info. Pick this one up!